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Recommendations and Lost Books > anthropomorphic characters who discuss flaws of anthropomorphism

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message 1: by Smallo (new)

Smallo | 91 comments In "A Report to An Academy" anthropomorphic ape admits his report is distorted because it uses human language to describe "apish" experience especially when he describes difference between ape's search for "a way out" and human "freedom".

So seek stories with above premise especially from nonearth/alien perspective.

I know another longshot but maybe not as much as others since example exists.


message 2: by Steph (new)

Steph Bennion (stephbennion) | 136 comments You really post some bizarre requests on here! The only one that comes to mind is a talking ornichopter in one of Harry Harrison's books, which has a rant about the inefficiencies of flapping mechanical wings. I have a feeling that's not really what you're looking for.


message 3: by Smallo (new)

Smallo | 91 comments Just be glad I haven't posted request about sf/fantasy creatures and bathrooms!


message 4: by Trike (new)

Trike Smallo wrote: "Just be glad I haven't posted request about sf/fantasy creatures and bathrooms!"

He doesn't know how to use the shells!


message 5: by Mawgojzeta (new)

Mawgojzeta Ha!


I do not have any suggestions; just liked the quote.


message 6: by Humberto (new)

Humberto Contreras | 147 comments Just writing in a human language is anthropomorphic.
Maybe mathematics could have something in common, but I'm not sure.


message 7: by Adriaan (new)

Adriaan Brae (adriaan_brae) | 6 comments The Rats, Bats & Vats books have lots of anthropomorphic goodness!


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